Abstract: A floating object is attached to a shipboard hoisting crane through its attachment device under high seawave conditions, by maintaining alignment of the crane attachment device under maneuvering thrust control with a location on the floating object during lowering of the attachment device onto the floating object. Such maneuvering thrust control is established by thrust jets emitted from the attachment device under control of optical scanning detection cells mounted on the attachment device for reception of a reception location indicating beam emitted from the floating object.

Abstract: Described is a strawberry variety having very early time of ripening and abundant production of orange red colored, conical shaped, and firm fruit; and large fruit size.

Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Starlet Pink,’ having a uniform domed and round habit. The new variety produces a uniform canopy of small pink single flowers and good foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lily plant named ‘Tiber’ characterized by having upright to horizontal flowers, intense, pink color, contrasting white tepal ends, and vigorous growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Eurobelle Rosy’, characterized by its decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped, pink-colored ray florets; strong and upright flowering stems; freely flowering habit; early and uniform flowering response; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Pensky’ that is characterized by a compact habit, dense upright spikes of blue-purple flowers and oval shaped green leaves. In combination these characteristics set ‘Pensky’ apart from all other existing varieties of Nemesia known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum named ‘Calabria Major,’ having a slightly domed capitulum of large white decorative type flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘Danharpurcrown’ characterized by having large, round flowers, bicolor purple flower color; green leaves, mature leaf upper surface RHS 147 A; and compact and round plant habit.

Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, long lasting, dark-red colored flowers and attractive semi-glossy foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glass houses as a flowering pot plant. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive double long lasting clear pink flowers that are striped with dark pink. The new variety is a whole plant mutation of the ‘Delstriro’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,086) which unlike the present variety forms clear red striped with dark red flowers. The growth habit is bushy. The vegetation is semi-vigorous to vigorous and good disease resistance is displayed when grown in a greenhouse. The new plant is well suited for forcing during cut flower production under greenhouse growing conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘HS Juliet’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark-colored foliage; early and freely flowering habit; daisy inflorescence form; large inflorescences with purple-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity and garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euphorbia plant named ‘Imprefant’, characterized by its compact and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; burgundy-colored young foliage; resistance to Powdery Mildew; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a substantially continuous basis attractive single medium pink blossoms that change to light pink upon maturity. The plant exhibits a dense upright and bushy growth habit and is well suited to form an informal hedge. The medium green foliage bears a satiny finish and contrasts nicely with the blossom coloration. High tolerance to Black Spot and Powdery Mildew is displayed. The plant can be grown to advantage to provide attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Magpink’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; low growth habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; medium green-colored foliage; relatively short petioles; large, rounded, light red purple-colored flowers with light pink-colored stripes and margins; and flowers that are positioned above or beyond the foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘NPCW04095’, characterized by its uniform and upright plant habit; strong stems; dark green-colored leaves; red-colored flower bracts; large and numerous cyathia; early flowering habit; and good post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘HS Party’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark-colored foliage; early and freely flowering habit; daisy inflorescence form; large inflorescences with yellow-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity and garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caryopteris plant named ‘Durio’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; relatively large leaves; and numerous large pink-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘WC 32/44’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; and large inflorescences with white-colored ray florets.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘PER6602’, characterized by its uniform, upright and mounded plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; inflorescences with “textured” bright red-colored flower bracts; early season flowering; and excellent post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘HS Kiss’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark-colored foliage; early and freely flowering habit; daisy inflorescence form; large inflorescences with salmon orange and red bi-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity and garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia indica×L. fauriei, which is characterized by compact-mounded growth habit; bronze-green emerging leaves, lustrous dark green in summer, yellow-orange-red in fall; high leaf powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot resistance; glossy red buds; cherry red flowers that are colorful from mid-July to early September in Athens, Ga.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of rose plant named ‘Evera 105’, characterized by its upright, compact and rounded plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; large double salmon orange-colored flowers; flowers held upright on strong and erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckalger’, characterized by its uniform, upright and mounded plant habit; strong stems; dark green-colored leaves; inflorescences with bright red-colored flower bracts that are slightly twisting; mid-season flowering; and excellent post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Genfipurple’ that is characterized by semi-double purple red flowers, medium green foliage, a moderate growth habit and an early to medium flower response.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Berberis plant named ‘Admiration’ that is characterized by broad upright habit, orange-red foliage with yellow margins, and absence of flowers. In combination these traits set ‘Admiration’ apart from all other existing varieties of Berberis known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yodigit’, characterized by its upright cut Chrysanthemum that is usually grown as a natural spray; dark green-colored foliage; freely flowering habit; uniform inflorescence form and development; small daisy-type inflorescences; white-colored ray florets; response time about nine weeks; strong peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coreopsis plant named ‘Limerock Dream’, characterized by its daisy-type inflorescences that are about 3 cm in diameter; unique yellow orange and red purple-colored ray florets; very freely flowering with numerous inflorescences per plant; upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; and freely branching growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘Dueamica’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; and purple-colored double flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘Dueameliastar’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; and red purple and light pink bi-colored double flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘Duepalav’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; and lavender-colored double flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Sedum plant named ‘Sunkissed’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely basal branching growth habit; relatively short peduncles; and yellow-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Bosaclas’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; glossy red-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yohankie’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; medium daisy-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; bright yellow-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering in late September in the Northern Hemisphere.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Euphorbia named ‘Waleutiny’ that is distinguished by dwarf size, compact habit, burgundy and green stems, small burgundy and green leaves and lime-green flowers. In combination these traits set ‘Waleutiny’ apart from all other existing varieties of Euphorbia known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Fleurbac’ that is characterized by upright compact habit, medium-green leaves, large fragrant bicolor flowers, and two individual colors of bi-color flowers per individual plant. In combination these characteristics set ‘Fleurbac’ apart from all other existing varieties of Nemesia known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescarasp’, characterized by its semi-upright and vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; short internodes; dense and bushy appearance; relatively small-sized leaves; medium-sized flowers; and numerous red purple-colored flowers with dark purple-colored venation and circumorbital ring.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Pelargonium particularly characterized by having salmon-orange, semi-double flowers, large inflorescences, long and strong peduncles, medium green foliage with weak zonation, a round, bushy plant habit with vigorous growth, and a mid-season flowering response is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Pelargonium particularly distinguished by its salmon-pink, semi-double flowers, large flower heads, intense green zonation of the foliage, and a medium sized plant habit is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Pelargonium particularly characterized by the combined features of light salmon-colored flowers with a brilliant-red-striped pattern on the petals, large inflorescences well above the foliage, strong peduncles, medium-green-colored nearly round leaves with strong zonation, a medium to tall plant habit, a mid-season flowering response and having good weather resistance is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose with abundant, novel pink flowers, and attractive foliage with very good disease resistance. It exhibits vigorous growth and an upright climbing habit. The new variety propagates well from traditional methods. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose with abundant cream white flowers and glossy foliage with excellent disease resistance. It exhibits uniform upright and bushy growth. The new variety propagates well using traditional methods. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose with abundant, novel copper to yellow flowers, and attractive foliage with very good disease resistance. It exhibits vigorous growth and an upright climbing habit. The new variety propagates well from traditional methods. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: ‘X6114’ is a new and distinct crabapple tree (Malus Mill.) notable for its late flowering and relatively low vigor.

Abstract: A comminuted cellulosic fibrous material treatment vessel assembly includes a substantially vertical vessel having a top, bottom, and outlet, and through which the material flows in a flow direction. The vessel preferably has a substantially cylindrical wall with at least one diameter-changing transition between the inlet and the outlet. A screen assembly is preferably provided at or just past the transition. The screen assembly comprises one or more annular screen surfaces diverging in the flow direction of the material, the angle of divergence being between about 0.5-10° to the vertical, and preferably substantially continuous. Providing such a screen assembly reduces the radial compression of material thereon, and increases the volume and rate of liquid that can flow through the material and be removed through the screen surface compared to a non-diverging screen surface (that is a right-cylindrical surface).

Abstract: A device and method for selectively controlling the flow of production fluid through a tubing string in an oil and gas well according to which a housing is connected to a tubing string for insertion into the well, and well fluid is passed from the ground surface into the housing. The housing is provided with a plug to establish well fluid pressure in the housing to actuate a packer and/or other ancillary devices. The plug can be removed from the hosing by increasing the pressure of the well fluid in the housing above a predetermined value, thus permitting the flow of production fluid from the formation zone, through the housing and the tubing string, and to the ground surface.

Abstract: A locomotive control system comprising a remote transmitter issuing RF binary coded commands and a slave controller mounted on the locomotive that decodes the transmission and operates is dependence thereof various actuators to carry into effect the commands of the ground based operator.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display which reduces the number of photolithography processes is provided.

Abstract: An abnormality detection apparatus for a power supply circuit associated with an internal combustion engine detects an abnormality that may occur in a power supply circuit, and controls the automatic stop and the automatic start of the engine based on the state of the power supply circuit. The state of charge/discharge of a battery determined based on the electric potential of a terminal located between the battery and a generator-motor or a load is compared with the current through the battery detected by an ammeter. If there is a contradiction therebetween, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred somewhere in the power supply circuit including the battery. When it is determined that the power supply circuit has an abnormality, the apparatus performs such a control as to prevent the automatic stop/start control in which the engine is automatically stopped if a predetermined condition is met, and in which the engine is automatically restarted when the condition is unmet after being met.

Abstract: An apparatus for increasing a digital camera image capture rate comprises an imaging device for capturing raw image data, a frame buffer for receiving the image data, a first RAM spooler for transferring the raw image data to a RAM disk, a first flash spooler for transferring the raw image data from the RAW disk to a flash memory, an image processor for processing and compressing the raw data, a second RAM spooler for storing the compressed image data into the RAM disk, and a second flash spooler for transferring the compressed image data from the RAM disk to the flash memory.

Abstract: Text and graphics elements may be alpha blended in a way to reduce flicker when the text or graphics are display by a processor-based television receiver. The alpha values are used to intelligently smooth pixels adjacent the element to create television text and graphics.